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Re:Canada facing ‘brain drain’ as tech talent leaves for Sil... by refurb on Friday May 04, 2018 @03:50PM (#16997660)
Income taxes BC <> CA are pretty similar, but other taxes aren't. Gas is the equivalent of $6/gal in Canada right now (due to taxes), sales tax is 12% and a lot of products (electronics, etc) are just generally more expensive in Canada.
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Re:Canada facing ‘brain drain’ as tech talent leaves for Sil... by dagmx on Saturday May 05, 2018 @01:19PM (#17002702)
This is something I've been comparing. I'd pay a little less in income tax in California actually for my brackets, but even though rents etc in SV are higher, I also would be paying less for gas, groceries and any entertainment and tech purchases.

The savings look like they will add up over time.

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Re:Canada facing ‘brain drain’ as tech talent leaves for Sil... by ixacto on Friday May 04, 2018 @04:42PM (#16998134)
Seattle is trying hard to catch up. 10.1% sales tax + just under 50% liquor tax.
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Re:Canada facing ‘brain drain’ as tech talent leaves for Sil... by refurb on Friday May 04, 2018 @06:25PM (#16998911)
No state income tax though!
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